Buying & Selling

At a Glance This guide explains what a Section 184 Certificate includes, why it’s essential when buying or selling a strata property in NSW, who...

At a glance Strata fees and levies are often confused, but they serve different purposes. This article breaks down how each one works, what they...

Strata Levies: What You’re Paying For, How They’re Set, and Why They May Go Up Strata levies are one of the most frequently misunderstood parts...

As temperatures rise across NSW, many apartment residents are considering air conditioning solutions to stay cool. But when you live in a...

Strata insurance is one of the highest expenses for any owners’ corporation or body corporate. The good news?   You may be able to reduce your...

When there’s a disagreement in your strata scheme, whether between lot owners and the strata management, corporate body or owners corporations, and...

When you are looking to either buy or refinance a property, which includes an apartment, townhouse or villa that is part of a strata complex, you are...

If you have anything to do with strata schemes in NSW, you’ll know the term ‘special levy’ pops up from time to time.  In fact,...

Let’s face it – when we hear the words ‘strata levy’ or ‘strata fees,’ they often conjure up images of tedious financial...

The majority of strata schemes in NSW will have their finances audited by an independent auditor. This process can help to ensure the strata scheme...

Are you mulling over a question about your strata fees, but unsure of how or who to ask about it? You can be sure as strata managers we’ve probably...

To understand what the capital works fund (also known as a sinking fund) is, it’s important to first clarify what types of strata levies can be...

Strata levies can often be a hidden sting for new owners, an unexpected second hangover after the elation of finally becoming an owner (the first...

A simple fact of strata living is that each strata’s levies are not the same. These mandatory body corporate fees can vary enormously depending on...

Every strata scheme has certain fees and levies that all owners have to pay. These are set at the Annual General Meeting and agreed upon by the...

One big reason to decide on strata living when you’re investing in a new property is sharing the costs for maintenance and updates of the property...

Strata living has great appeal because the costs of common property repairs, services and maintenance are shared through your strata fees. But what...

In our video series Michael Vumbaca, General Manager at Jamesons Strata discusses the changes that have been made to sinking funds. The...

If you lived in a building that you owned completely, you’d have to pay for all major works and renovations that the property needed. When you live...

Are My Strata Levies Increasing Too Fast? It’s easy to freak out about levy raises within your strata, however there may be a number of good...

In our Q&A video series Michael Vumbaca, General Manager at Jamesons Strata discusses rates and fees related to strata. Video Transcript Every...

Strata fees can vary enormously between different apartment blocks and unit complexes. Multiple factors are taken into account when drawing up strata...

Within NSW strata schemes, different kinds of levies exist as a mean of raising funds to keep a strata complex safe, functional and appealing to live...

Investors or those buying into a strata complex often worry about the financial health of their body corporate or owners’ corporation. After all,...

At a Glance This guide explains what a Section 184 Certificate includes, why it’s essential when buying or selling a strata property in NSW, who...

Big changes are coming to NSW strata laws from 1 July 2025. Learn what they mean for your building—from renovations and accessibility to committee...

At a glance New 2025 standards give Building Managers clearer responsibilities, stronger accountability and more transparent contract expectations....

At a glance NSW’s October 2025 strata reforms focus on improving governance, strengthening financial oversight and tightening compliance standards....

At a glance AFSS requirements have become stricter, with tighter deadlines, clearer responsibilities and more robust record-keeping. These updates...

Neighbour noise? Parking problems? Learn the most common strata disputes in NSW and how to resolve them — calmly, quickly, and in line with the...

If your strata manager isn’t meeting expectations, you’re not alone — and you’re not stuck. Whether it’s communication issues, unkept...

Strata Levies: What You’re Paying For, How They’re Set, and Why They May Go Up Strata levies are one of the most frequently misunderstood parts...

The NSW Government has introduced significant changes to residential tenancy laws that affect both landlords and tenants. These changes are part of...

Big changes are coming to NSW strata laws from 1 July 2025. Learn what they mean for your building—from renovations and accessibility to committee...

Thinking of adding a furry (or feathered) friend to your home? You’re not alone. With more people choosing apartment and strata living, the desire...

In a strata community, shared spaces and responsibilities go hand in hand. To ensure everything runs smoothly, each building is governed by a set of...

Strata living offers many benefits; shared amenities, collective decision-making, and often, a strong sense of community. But all of this depends on...

At a glance The NSW Government has proposed amendments to the Strata Schemes Management Act in February 2025, focusing on clearer governance rules,...

When it comes to understanding fence responsibilities in strata schemes, the topic can quickly become confusing. In strata living, boundaries can...

New South Wales will implement significant changes to fire safety regulations through the Environmental Planning and Assessment (Development...

As temperatures rise across NSW, many apartment residents are considering air conditioning solutions to stay cool. But when you live in a...

At a glance The 2024 Amendment Bill outlines a series of proposed changes expected to roll out across 2025. These updates aim to strengthen consumer...

At Jamesons Strata Management, we’re committed to ensuring that your strata property is safe, comfortable, and well-managed. One key aspect of this...

When living in a strata property, plumbing issues can be both frustrating and complex. Given that plumbing systems often run through multiple units...

When there’s a disagreement in your strata scheme, whether between lot owners and the strata management, corporate body or owners corporations, and...

When you are looking to either buy or refinance a property, which includes an apartment, townhouse or villa that is part of a strata complex, you are...

Maintaining a healthy living environment in your strata scheme is crucial for the well-being of residents and the structural integrity of the...

When the Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers handed down this year’s budget in mid-May 2024 it looked like not much change for apartment owners at...

If you have anything to do with strata schemes in NSW, you’ll know the term ‘special levy’ pops up from time to time.  In fact,...

As you are likely aware, the NSW Government has created legislation associated with certain major works. The Design & Building Practitioners Act...

In an initiative to further protect consumers, the NSW Government has created new legislation associated with major works. The Design & Building...

As defined by Fair Trading NSW, community, precinct and neighbourhood schemes are “forms of land title that help in subdividing and developing land...

Strata managers are here to make strata living easy and enjoyable, but a strata manager who isn’t performing their job effectively can actively...

The majority of strata schemes in NSW will have their finances audited by an independent auditor. This process can help to ensure the strata scheme...

If you’re living in a strata property or are planning to, you’ll likely be aware that there are strata by-laws in place that shape the way of...

With recent heavy rainfall, leaks have been a recurring frustration experienced by many of our clients. In such times, it is important to know, who...

When it comes to strata living, the common seal isn’t one of those adorable animals that you might see at a zoo. Instead, it’s a type of rubber...

As a strata committee member, one of your tasks is to stay on top of new legislation and regulations to make sure that your strata scheme complies...

Strata levies can often be a hidden sting for new owners, an unexpected second hangover after the elation of finally becoming an owner (the first...

In New South Wales, all meetings are required to have a quorum present. Whether the meeting is for an Annual General Meeting (AGM), Strata Committee...

You probably hear a lot about strata rights of owners and responsibilities within a strata scheme, but are things different for a tenant who rents a...

A duplex or strata scheme with only two lots can be an ideal living situation for many people. This type of set-up often provides an easy lifestyle...

The structure of a strata scheme uses a number of collective and democratic methods for effective community living, and one of these is the...

Back in 2015, we outlined that there may be new changes to the New South Wales strata laws regarding the definition and addressing of nuisance smoke....

If you’re living in strata, it’s important to know exactly what you and your strata scheme are each responsible for when it comes to maintenance...

In our video series Michael Vumbaca, General Manager at Jamesons Strata discusses how the new laws affect smoking in strata. It’s very...

In our video series Michael Vumbaca, General Manager at Jamesons Strata discusses how the new laws affect parking in strata. Parking in a strata...

The new NSW strata law reforms brought in on 30 November last year have brought in a number of new regulations that affect developers who are...

The new NSW strata law reforms on 30 November 2016 have brought in over 90 changes to the existing laws. Perhaps the most controversial of the NSW...

If you lived in a building that you owned completely, you’d have to pay for all major works and renovations that the property needed. When you live...

Many of the existing NSW strata laws simply don’t reflect our modern way of living and little wonder – they’ve been in place for around 55...

Fencing is one of the most common sources of friction between neighbours, and this is just as likely within a strata scheme as it is between house...

Nuisance cigarette smoke is among the items targeted in the major reform of NSW strata management laws currently in process. This is the most...

The whole area of strata ownership and management can be a tricky one. Many home buyers and investors are confused about what a strata scheme is, and...

Investors or those buying into a strata complex often worry about the financial health of their body corporate or owners’ corporation. After all,...

Living in a strata scheme comes with its own set of challenges, and rules to follow. Each strata scheme will have its own by-laws which are designed...

When it comes to kitchen renovations, living in a strata unit or apartment can be complicated. In some strata complexes, the body corporate will...

Government strata legislation has made it compulsory for windows that are two metres or more above the ground to have safety devices fitted to...

The state government has been forced to extend the deadline of the new legislation that stops people selling homes with pools without their...

A peace of lifestyle luxury, now with a touch of compliance. New legislation for the sale or lease of a property with a pool will apply from 29 April...

Window legislation laws have changed so here are some important things you need to know to be prepared!  Changes in both Volumes of BCA...

Proxy forms for a range of meetings and scheme types are available to download from the Jamesons Document Bank. For informatin on how to fill out...

At a Glance This guide explains what a Section 184 Certificate includes, why it’s essential when buying or selling a strata property in NSW, who...

You’re about to buy a commercial property for your business or as an investment – but just you’ve spotted a reference to strata title. So what...

Whether you’re weighing up buying an apartment in Sydney or are looking at your dream townhouse, you’ll probably be considering the value of...

Strata title, community association, Torrens title – what do they all mean? Whether you’re inspecting a beautiful apartment in Sydney or are...

A lot of the information we share about strata management is focused on medium or large strata schemes, but what about a duplex or 2...

In August of 2019 we saw the first-ever judgement by the NSW Land and Environment Court approving a collective sale of a strata property; a mixed...

In August 2018, construction of the Opal Tower in Sydney Olympic Park was completed. Designed by Bates Smart Architects, developed by Ecove, and...

If you’re thinking of purchasing a property, doing your research before you buy strata is always highly recommended. If the property is above...

Generally speaking, strata properties are the most affordable way to invest in real estate – and they can really pay off too. However, when buying...

A strata scheme can only be successful if the property itself is safe and comfortable to live in, and the easiest way to ensure that this is the case...

Selling any property can be a daunting and complex process, and selling property in a strata scheme can be quite different from selling regular...

Sitting just below Sydney lies the Sutherland Shire encompassing a variety of suburbs: from Cronulla, Miranda and Illawong in the north to Waterfall...

Are you deliberating over buying in a strata property in Sydney’s upper north shore? As it turns out, this could just be one of the city’s best...

Finding your dream home or investment property in a strata scheme is an incredibly exciting step, but is it the right option for you? When strata...

While much of the focus has been on residential property values in central Sydney over the past year, the demand for strata office investments has...

One of the most common questions asked by people who are new to strata schemes is what exactly a pre purchase strata report is – and how to go...

Australia offers many exciting areas of growth for a commercial property investment outside of the capital cities, and strata premises offer an ideal...

In our video series Michael Vumbaca, General Manager at Jamesons Strata discusses the collective sales process. One of the more controversial...

Whether you’re downsizing from a home in the suburbs or looking to live closer to the CBD and its social aspects, moving into a strata title in...

Sydney strata schemes of different sizes offer vastly different living and management styles. So, does it suit you better to buy into a strata block...

With the Sydney rental market experiencing incredible demand in recent years, many are looking to buy into strata scheme units as low-maintenance and...

Australia’s Baby Boomers are ageing, and a large proportion of them are now reaching retirement. While approximately two thirds of those aged 48 to...

If you’re looking into buying in a Sydney strata scheme in the inner suburbs, there are some considerations to be aware of to ensure you make a...

All apartment buyers in Australia are regulated by strata title, signifying individual ownership of your apartment and shared ownership of the common...

There’s plenty of competition from other landlords when it comes to renting out your apartment. So it’s important to consider which extra...

Buying a strata unit can be a profitable investment. We say CAN BE because it’s not always a sure shot. The profitability of your investment will...